1. What is Net Carbs Per Serving?

Net carbs represent the total carbohydrates in food that your body can actually digest and use for energy. It's calculated by subtracting fiber (and sometimes sugar alcohols) from total carbohydrates, then dividing by the number of servings.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the net carbs formula:

Where:

• \( \text{Total Carbs} \) — Total carbohydrates in grams
• \( \text{Fiber} \) — Dietary fiber in grams
• \( \text{Servings} \) — Number of servings in the package

Explanation: Fiber is subtracted because it's indigestible, and the result is divided by servings to get the per-serving value.

3. Importance of Net Carbs Calculation

Details: Calculating net carbs is essential for low-carb and ketogenic diets, as it helps track digestible carbohydrates that affect blood sugar levels.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter total carbs and fiber in grams, and the number of servings. All values must be valid (non-negative numbers, servings > 0).

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Why subtract fiber from total carbs?
A: Fiber isn't digested and doesn't raise blood sugar levels, so it's subtracted to get the net digestible carbs.

Q2: Should I subtract sugar alcohols too?
A: Some people subtract half of sugar alcohols, but this calculator focuses only on fiber subtraction for simplicity.

Q3: What's a good net carbs target?
A: For ketosis, typically 20-50g net carbs per day, but this varies by individual.

Q4: Are all fibers equal for net carb calculation?
A: Most fibers can be fully subtracted, but some "soluble fibers" may have minimal impact on blood sugar.

Q5: Why calculate per serving?
A: Per serving calculation allows for accurate tracking when consuming partial portions of packaged foods.